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The magic of tidying

The magic of tidying

Decluttering and minimising. Taking control of house and garden, nurturing body and soul. I've read Marie Kondo and read a little on a related Swedish method and feel inspired. I've been a borderline hoarder and lived with depression for too long and want to take the initiative. Has anyone done this? Or is there anyone who'd like to try with me?

I've sorted my books and uni notes. I've decided to sell some furniture when lockdown lifts. But the other papers and STUFF in the house and the jungle outside have me beaten atm. Some mutual encouragement and support is the only thing that's going to get me through. I know I'll have to face some decisions like "will I ever use that fabric stash" or "how many books in the TBR ,pile is too many" or "where do I start in the kitchen". Boxing isn't the answer, it was a temporary reprieve.

It's going to be a contest between my commitment to getting sorted and the looming possibility of having to move and downsize for my health. Having control of my space will be a win in either the old space or a new one.

Setting goals. Celebrating achievements. Sharing life hacks. Is anyone on board?

Dimity.

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It's harder if stuff doesn't have a designated home @Oaktree that's something I've learnt from decluttering blogs. Another thing they say is do a 10 minute sweep every night (or whenever suits) to keep on top of it.

I was using the coffee table as a workspace for going through stuff but haven't touched it for a while.

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@Oaktree @Dimity @ENKELI @Shaz51 @TAB

It’s a difficult time of the year. We got heat, anti-Santa feelings. It feels like a hundred things have been coming at us, for the longest time.

All my getup and go, came up and left.

Right now I would be happy to sit in half a 44 Gallon drum with 3 bags of ice and drink Lemonchello

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True @Glisten it's only high 20s here but feels oppressive. The gumtrees are shedding leaves and bark as though it's the onset of a long hot summer this year. They're forecasting 40 again for Boxing Day.

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@Glisten my darling friend, please take care of yourself, I worry about you my precious Tomaatti.

@Dimity @Oaktree @TAB @Shaz51 @Meowmy @Jynx @tyme I have had a productive day, I stayed up until midnight reading a book and then woke at about 0500 this morning and couldn't get back to sleep so I watered the garden, cleaned out my pantry and tidied it up.

I then sorted out all my diamond paintings into piles - completed and to be completed, wrote a couple of emails, filled in my mental health journal, wrapped Christmas presents.

And now my back is telling me that it is breaking up with me and wants a divorce. I told it to suck it up and took a couple of pain killers.

Despite feeling sticky and warm from the heat I feel pretty good.

Meowmy my sweet friend thanks for the prayers. I have been listening to my favourite bands like Mercy Me, Zach Williams, Third Day and TobyMac. I also love For King & Country but that was ex friends' favourite band also (we saw them in concert a few years back) so I can't listen to them without bawling at the moment.

I am also praying my dad actually picks up and starts reading the Bible I gave him for Christmas.

Stay well and for my Perth friends make sure you're cool and hydrated. Love you my Sane fam 🤗💜💐

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..take it easy, try and forget ex @ENKELI and well can lead a horse to water etc re father, so dont be that bothered , hey. Merry Christmas..

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@ENKELI

Great job around the house this morning. Can I ask what book you were reading until all hours?
Always in my prayers my friend…xxx

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@ENKELI hey sweetheart, so proud of you. Well done. Take care in the heat. Rest well and keep going forward

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You've done well @ENKELI .

How are you going @Oaktree ? I haven't decluttered today but I've pulled some weeds.

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@Dimity

Hey there,

well done with the weeds.

I am behind with my jobs.

Sold raffle tickets for the RSL tonight. I just joined

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